Common bridal makeup looks include:

• Natural soft bridal makeup: Enhances your natural features with soft, neutral tones for a timeless and elegant look.
• Classic glamour: Features bold lips, defined eyes, and flawless skin for a sophisticated and glamorous appearance.
• Bohemian chic: Embraces soft, romantic hues with a focus on dewy skin, earthy tones, and effortless beauty.
• Vintage-inspired: Draws inspiration from different eras, such as the 1920s or 1950s, with bold lips, winged eyeliner, and sculpted brows.

Hair and makeup for a wedding typically take about 1.5 to 2 hours for the bride and 30 to 60 minutes for each additional person, such as bridesmaids or mothers of the bride and groom. It's essential to allocate enough time in your schedule to ensure a stress-free and relaxed experience on your special day.

Essential wedding makeup items to keep on hand include:

• Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder: Sets makeup in place for long-lasting wear and a flawless finish, perfect for natural soft bridal makeup.
• Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Color: Provides effortless, long-wearing color for quick touch-ups or adding dimension to your eye makeup.
• Laura Mercier Lipstick: Keeps your lips hydrated and adds a pop of color for picture-perfect moments throughout the day.
• Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer: Covers imperfections and blemishes for a flawless complexion in photos.

The cost of wedding makeup varies depending on factors such as the makeup artist's experience, location, and services included. On average, brides can expect to pay between $100 to $300 or more for bridal makeup, which may include a trial session and on-location services. These services may cost more in big cities on either coast.

Most people recommended to do your makeup before your hair for a wedding. This ensures that your makeup stays fresh and doesn't get disrupted while styling your hair. Additionally, starting with makeup allows you to create a flawless canvas for your hairstylist to work with.

To do your own wedding makeup:

• Prep your skin: Start with clean, moisturized skin and apply a primer to help your makeup last longer.
• Create a flawless base: Apply foundation, concealer, and setting powder to even out your skin tone and cover any imperfections.
• Enhance your features: Use neutral eyeshadows, mascara, and eyeliner to define your eyes, and add a touch of blush and highlighter for a natural glow.
• Finish with lips: Choose a lip color that complements your overall look, whether it's a soft nude or a bold red. looking for a glossy sheen? Try Lip Glacé.
• Set your makeup: Use setting powder or setting spray to lock your makeup in place for long-lasting wear throughout the day.

To apply eye makeup for a wedding:

• Prep your lids: Apply eyeshadow primer to ensure your eye makeup stays in place all day.
• Choose your shades: Select neutral or soft tones that complement your eye color and overall makeup look.
• Apply eyeshadow: Sweep a light shade over your lid, a medium shade in the crease, and a darker shade on the outer corner for depth.
• Define your eyes: Line your upper lash line with eyeliner and add mascara to your lashes for volume and definition.
• Finish with brows: Fill in your brows with a brow pencil or powder to frame your eyes and complete the look.

The cost of wedding hair and makeup services can vary depending on factors such as location, stylist expertise, and services included. On average, brides can expect to pay anywhere from $150 to $600 or more for wedding hair and makeup, with additional costs for trials, travel, and bridal party services.

Bridal makeup is typically more long-lasting and emphasizes natural beauty while enhancing features for photography. It often involves soft, romantic tones, flawless skin, and defined eyes and lips to create a timeless and elegant look that withstands the demands of a wedding day.

The best bridal lipstick depends on your personal preferences and the overall look you want to achieve. Laura Mercier offers a range of lipstick options, from classic nudes to bold reds, in various finishes like satin, matte, and gloss, ensuring there's a perfect shade for every bride.

The best foundation for a wedding is one that provides long-lasting coverage, looks natural in photos, and withstands the demands of the day. Laura Mercier's Real Flawless Foundation is Humidity-proof, Sweat-proof, and Water-proof. Laura Mercier's Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation is a popular choice, offering buildable coverage, a natural matte finish, and up to 15 hours of wear.

It's recommended to book hair and makeup services for your wedding as early as possible, ideally six to twelve months in advance. This allows you to secure your preferred artists and ensures you have enough time for trial sessions to finalize your wedding day look. Additionally, consider the timing of your wedding day schedule when booking hair and makeup to allow enough time for preparation and any potential delays.